See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Bend Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Willow Bend Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Bend Country Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willow Bend Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Bend Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
proshop@willow-bend.com
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Facilities
Location
579 Hospital Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gaylord Leslie
Opened
1924
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Willow Bend Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 290 | 300 | 105 | 320 | 245 | 145 | 330 | 305 | 2445 | 405 | 290 | 300 | 105 | 320 | 245 | 145 | 330 | 305 | 2445 | 4890 |
Red/White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 290 | 300 | 105 | 320 | 245 | 145 | 330 | 305 | 2445 | 415 | 300 | 315 | 120 | 335 | 315 | 155 | 340 | 310 | 2605 | 5050 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 300 | 315 | 120 | 335 | 315 | 155 | 340 | 310 | 2605 | 415 | 300 | 315 | 120 | 335 | 315 | 155 | 340 | 310 | 2605 | 5210 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Bend Country Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profilePinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Willow Bend Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Bend Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Willow Bend Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Bend Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Bend Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Bend Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Willow Bend Country Club technically exacting. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Bend Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5050 yards. The back tees extend to 5210.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Bend Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.8 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Willow Bend Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5210.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Willow Bend Country Club and how should I play it?
Willow Bend Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Willow Bend Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5210.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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